Flatley urges foreign companies to set up in Ireland

Michael Flatley has urged foreign companies to set up in Ireland as part of a campaign aiming at attracting 5,000 new jobs to the country by the end of 2018.

Flatley, who is in training ahead of his new dance show Lord of the Dance — Dangerous Games, attended the launch of the Connect-Ireland Initiative at Cork Airport yesterday and said it was vital that every step is taken to boost employment levels, particularly among young people.

“It is hugely important for younger generations. This is something that needed focus for a number of years and finally it’s getting the focus that it deserves.”